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Koko urges Marcos Jr. to declare POGO ban in 3rd SONA
Senate Minority Leader Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III is urging President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to announce a total ban on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) during his upcoming State of the Nation Address (SONA).
Pimentel believes a ban would align with Marcos Jr.'s "Bagong Pilipinas" (New Philippines) initiative and be a welcome change for the country.
He cited that POGO hubs have been linked to criminal activities such as investment scams, human trafficking, and torture.
Pimentel anticipates that Filipinos would likely rejoice over the closure of POGO hubs.
Other senators, including Senator Risa Hontiveros, have also expressed hope for a POGO ban, especially following stances from Finance Secretary Ralph Recto and NEDA Secretary Arsenio Balisacan against POGOs.
Hontiveros hopes Marcos Jr. will consider the negative effects of POGOs on the Philippines.
Pimentel also hopes the President will report on agriculture achievements during the SONA.
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President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. vowed that his administration is focused on eradicating criminality, specifically the operation of illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) hubs in the country.
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President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. assured the public that the government is on top of the situation concerning crimes linked to Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs).
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The Senate's investigation into Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO)-related crimes will continue despite President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.'s announcement of a ban on POGO operations.
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